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The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02


HURRAH FOR OUR COUNTY COMMISSION
ERs-FuRTHER REDUCTION OF TAXES OF
OVER TWENTY PER CENT.-THE LOWEST
RATE FOR BUNCoMBE SINCE THE WAR.
The law requires the County Commits
sioners and Justices to meet on the first
Monday in June of each year and fix the
tax levy for the ensuing fiscal year for all
county purposes, including such levy as
the State may make for State and gen
eral school purposes When this meet
ing occurred this year the Commission.
ers and Justices only had the assessment
of last year to guide them; but anticipa-
ting some advance in the assessment
they fixed the levy at 20 cents on the
hundred dollars for the State, 124 gen,
eral, for the schools. (also a State levy)
and All for all county purposes. Since
this meeting, however, the assessors have
finished their work, and instead of total
of all real and personal property of $4,-
100000 as last year, old Buncombe shows
the splendid increase of two million,
seven hundred and ninety-three thous-
and dollars, or total of 81, 1893 ,000 Re-
cogniz;ng the fact that the levy of Az
cents made in June would collect more
money than was neL essary, and believing
firmly in that democrBtic doctrine which
declares that only taxes enough shall be
collectedto answer the necessary require
ments of an honestly and economically
administered government, our worthy
county commissioners at their meeting
yesterday, by an unanimous vote, made
still further reduction in the levy for
this year. fixing it at 81 cents instead of
473 cents. SO the reduction in State and
county taxes this year will be twenty
cents, or over twenty per cent; it having
been 80 last year, and only 20 this, for all
State and county purposes.
Buncombe county justly boasts the
very best public improvements made by
any county in the State, and more of
them, and of a more permanent charac-
ter. While keeping up with all ordinary
expenses, charitable, penal, and others,
and our authorities and people are fully
up to doing their duty in all these things,
our authorities have made these numer-
GUS public improvements, and, from year
to year have, withal, constantly reduced
the tax levy until now it is the lowest
levy made siuce the war in this county,
and provides for every requirement. Our
have shown a conscien-
tious and Creditable regard for the in er-
ests of the people by their action and
merit as they will doubtless receive the
thanks of all Taxpayers. Cannot the
world begin to understand why we are
proud of Buncombe, and unite with US
in that pride?
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02
The FARMERS MEETING AT ALExAN-

DERs.
AS we have already published the AL
exanders Farmers Club will hold most
interesting meeting at Alexanders on
Saturday next. 9th inst State Commits
sioner of Agriculture John Robinson
will be present and address the farmers
All farmers, and their families are invited
to attend. 1t is intended to make pic
mic of the occasion and all except the
editors of the CITIZEN are requested to
of course, The CITIZEN will be repre-
sented, and hopes the whole country,
baskets and all. will be there.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02

90 to Weldon's for the largest and
best "Brick Loaf in the city. If
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02

AS well expedite without air, as health
without pure blood. Cleanse the blood
with Ayers Sarsaparilla. t6
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02


Rain, rain, go away,
Come again another day,
Our farmers want to Fave their hay.
The ice-cream soda water at Pei
hams is most pleasant drink-un-
surpassed by anything else during
the summer season.
We have enjoyed visits from our
good and very intelligent friend Col.
VIM. Johnson, of Charlotte. He will
remain some days in the city.
Our excellent and enterprisiDg friend
Josephus Daniel, editor of the Raleigh
Chronicle. who has been spending his
zine most delightfully."- in Hendersonvllle
for few days. He may be sure of well
come in any community in the State.
Oh. the mud, horrid mud
Enough enough enough
Can there be no sercease
From this terrible stuff?
Well go back to dust,
To most anything in reason,
Wind. sun, heat-or all,
So we have it in season.
Surrounding circ instances CONS
pei us to say that the rain indica-
tions will doubtless suggest mud.
As a stitch in time may save about
ninety, it may be well for our au~
thorities to look to our crossings to
avoid calamities ard save many a
slip-up twixt an office and the (hic)
cup.
The Greensboro Patriot says:
"The members of the State Press
Association, who attended the con-
vention at Hendersonville. have
been treated with special kindness
there and at Asheville. Asheville
owes a great deal Of its present state
of prosperity to the press.
And Asheville and Western Caro-
olina recognize and are grateful for
the kindly AID generous efforts of
the press, and will always endeavor
to show their appreciation.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02
cALhAT

TruTl and sorrells for good butter.
fresh eggs, and fat chickens; received
daily. Full stock of family groceries.
No. 10, North Main ST., Asheville, N. G.
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For Virginia-Local rains, station
ary temperature in northern portion,
winds generally southerly.
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Young or middle,a aged men suffering
from nervous debility, loss of memory,
premature old age as the result of bad
habits, should send 10 cents in stamps
for illustrated book offering sure means
of cure. Address Worlds Dispensarv
Medical Assoc. alton, Buffalo, N. Y.
d&W1W
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02

The celebrated Farmer Girl Cook Stove,
Stonewali Range, Iron-clad Range, and
the Monitor wrought iron Range at w. C.
Keller & Co.'S, - Patton Avenue. If
Ice cream sent in any quantity ordered
to any part Of the city, by Turner. If
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02

Attorney General Davidson left
yesterday for Raleigh.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02

Yesterday was bad day for 10
Gals, but splendid for ducks.
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02

OLD EXCHANGES
For sale at this office, 80 cents
per hundred, as they come.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS

NoTIeE.
Any on wishing to exsmine OF inspect & ny
of the contra rs maze i'll connection with the
Water WOr rs nf the CITY. can do so by calling on
the City Clerk ut his Office i'll ihe City Hall.
By order # the 10 lrd of Alder men.
aug div F. NJ. MILLER, C'ty Clerk.
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Scenery of Asheyille and Western N.
c., at Lindsey s Studio, Main opposite
postoffice. tt
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For Tennessee-Local rains in eastern
portion, fair weather in western portion,
winds becoming variable, slight changes
in fpmOnrafI1rn
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J M Ingle, police.

STREET LIGHTING,
May 3 Electric Light Company,
:"
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Arrival and Departure of Passenger
Trains.
weather Indications.

For North Carolina-Local rains,
winds generally southerly, slight change
in temperature
The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1887-08-02
BARBER SHOP
IN THE
GRAND CENTRAL!

Having moved my Barber Shop to the Grand
G ntal Hotel, Patton Avenue, am now prepar-
ed to acc JnmOdAt- my p. irons and the public
with the best service i'll my line
Give me trial.
aug 1d2m JOHNSON HUMPHREY.
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DAILY EDITION.
THE DAILY CITIZEN

Will be published every Morning lex
,t Monday at the following rates
oJI,,
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Island Notes.

Messrs. VIM. II. and E. c. Hesilton, mana
gers ofWilson's Minstrel Company, Twill re-
main on the island until Friday of this week
for rest and recreation. The company will
alsosmake the island and city theiri home
during the week, prior to going to Rockland
to fill future engagements. The managers
ard company have had a suecessessful week
at the Opera house, .haye been well enter
tanned, and are highly pleased with the ISL
and and its surroundings.
The Pavilion with its many improvements
was specially attractive last evening at the
grand opening given by Manager Norman.
There was large attendance, and the en-
tertainment was first class. Prof. Seeman's
desolving views were graphic and rich. The
singing by the different artists ELECTED hear
ty encores. Electra" astonished the audi
ance by her wonderful feats while suspend
ed in mid air unsupported. Prof. Bond and
the orchestra discoursed fine music. Mr..
Norman has put forth special effort to give
the public first class entertainments and
should receive liberal share of the patron.
age,
The ARREST of persons made by Officer
Jones, mentioned in yesterdays Press, was
at the building near the Union House and
not at the Forest City Rink as stated.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Greenwood Garden.

Yesterday at the Opera House the Wilkin-
son Opera Company opened the opera season
with the Pirates of Penzance, and the first
presentation of it was grand success as
every part was well taken and the chorus
was strong. All are good singers. Among
the principals that take the leading roles are
Percy Cooper, who has fine tenor voice.
Miss Brown is an old favorite and is always
well received; Charley Bigelow as the
Sergeant made great hit, as he is very funny
in his part; Miss James as Ruth has a fine
contralto voice and is splendid addition to
the company; Mr.. Holmes takes the part of
the Pirate King, and acts the part to per-
lection. He has strong baritone voice. OF
Mr.. Wilkinson as Major General there is no
need of special mention as he is well known,
but he can well be proud of the company
that he has brought to the garden for the
season, and the public can be sure of splendid
operas Miss Perle Dudley as director and
pianist, is one that the company could not
well afford to lose as she is the right one in
that place. The Pirates will be run every
afternoon and evening this week. Take the
Star line steamers at State and Franklin
Wharf and steamer Greenwood at Burnham's
Wharf for the garden.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Maine Press .AssocIatIon.

The annual excursion of the Maine Press
Association began yesterday. the party leav-
ing on the noon train over the Ogdensburg
for Burlington, Vermont The following are
those who went:
George W. Drisko and wife and Miss Julia E.
Eailey, Machias Uuion.
Record.
George II. Gilman and wife, Aroostook Pioneer.
K. Rowell and wife Hallowell.
George S. Rowel and wife, Portland Adver-
tier.
+. H. Elwell, Miss Mabel Elwell, Miss Sarah A.
Fitzpatrick and Walter Elwell, Portland Trans
cript.
George II. Watkins, Portland
j. A. Homan, Augusta.
A. L. Chase and wife, Portland Globe.
The party arrived at Fabyan's last even
ing and stayed there over night They will
dine in Montpelier today and take supper at
Burlington. Thursday they will be enter
tanned by Hiram Atkins, of the Montpelier
Argus and Patriot, by sail on Lake Cham
plain. They viii return Friday, staying at
Crawford's over night and arrive in Port
land Sunday early in the afternoon,
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
PERSONAL.

A cablegram was received Sunday nigh
announcing the safe arrival of Miss Ella
Sargent and Mrs. Carter at Southampton
England.
Rev. Horatio Stebbins, ID. d.. of San Fran.
cisco, preached at the union service of the
Unitarians at the South End, in Boston
Sunday.
Dr. A. b. Conner, of London, who has
been stopping at the United States Hotel fol
several weeks past, has gone on fishing
trip to New Brunswick. He is accompanied
by Mr.. E. A. Noyes, treasurer of the Port.
land Savings Bank.
w. L. Kidder, G. e. Dearborn, Boston; A.
J. wilkins, Philadelphia; Col. +. A. Mat.
thews and wife, New York; e. G. Tarr,
Walla Walla, w. T.; j. H. Hammond, San
ford j. j. Bigelow and wife, Burlington,
VT; E. Butler, Rochester; were among the
arrivals at the United States Hotel yester-
day.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Expected Visitors.

The cutter Lapwing of the Boston Yacht
Club. Commander Charles A. Welch, Jr.,
has on board as guests Mrs. G. A. Welch,
Commander J. J. Phinney, f. II. Tarbell
and Mr.. Reed. She is off for two weeks
cruise along the rock-bound shores of Maine,
and will visit Southwest Harbor, Portland,
Gilkey's Harbor and Herring Gut. The
cutter Nebula, Commander Clarence w.
Jones, has for guests F. A. Drew and w. F.
Halsall Mr.. Jones wife will be taken on
board at Marblehead, and then the yacht
will cruise for two weeks along points of the
eastern shore, visiting Mt. Desert and after
ward Portland. Cutter Yaya, Commander
George II. Balch, has party of friends on a
months sail going to Hull, Marblehead and
Gloucester and many points on the coast of
Moina
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Hull Yacht Club Cruise.

The Hull Yacht Club had very pleasant
run from their harbor to Marblehead Satur-
day. The fleet left at 1890 on their annual
cruise east, and arrived there about o'clock
On board the commodore's boat is band of
music. The fleet comprises the following
yachts:
Schooner Silvie, Commodore G. V. Whit
ten; steam yacht Eugenia, Vice Commodore
Harry G. Converse; sloop Carmen Fleet,
Captain B. l.. M. Tower; steam yachts An
ME c., Fred Pope and Ocean Gem, Colonel
G. H. Taylor; schooners Widgeon, A. S.
Wattles, and Arethusa, II; M. Savage: sloops
Aglaia, Davis, Hera, Howes; Nmbus,
Souther, Echo. Burrill, lone, Poyen.
Captains Of the fleet held meeting aboard
the commodore's boat Saturday, and decided
on a further course. The yachts left Sun
day for Portland. Besides the yachts
named .there are the schooners America,
Fearless, Winona and scores of others.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Through the Ceiling.

Friday George York of Cape Elizabeth
was arrested for drunkenness and abusing
his wife. He was confined in the lookup at
Knlghtville and the officer who made the
arrest remained on guard until about 4
O'Clock Saturday morning. Then he went
off to notify the witnesses wanted at the
hearing which was to occur during the fore
noon. But the man in the cell was not idle.
He improVised wrench from an iron bucket
hoop, and with it succeeded in taking off the
bolts which secured one of the two inch
planks forming the bottom of the bunk in
the cell. The cell is made of two inch plank
fastened securely, but the ceiling is the
weak spot. With the plank he had secured
from the bunk, the lprisoner broke a hole
through the ceiling, crawled into the loft
and made his escape. When the officer re-
turned he found only an empty cell.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
BRIEF JoTTlNcS.

Yesterday was something of dog day,
the mercury touched TO but the wind was
east.
Heavy showers were a marked feature
yesterday morning. They were needed by
the farmers.
The Chestnut street Sunday School will go
to Sebago Lake on Wednesday morning
The train will leave at $50 a. m.
The yacht Fleeing was in the harbor yes
terday, and the steam yacht Viking was
still at anchor off the Ferry Village landing.
On ednesday-tomorrow- Second
Parish Sunday School will go to Hope Island
in the steamer Gordon on picnic See adj
vertisement.
Grimmer's orchestra will play at the grad
uating exercises of North Bridgton Acade-
my next Thursday. Miss Belle Bartlett of
this city will be the vocalist,
A horse belonging to Deering, the grocer,
created sensation yesterday morning by
running away. He was secured before any
material damage was done, however.
Mr.. G. W. Turner, business manager of
the New York World, passed through Bos-
ton Saturday, with his family en- route for
Portland, where he viii join his steam yacht
for three weeks cruise along the coast OF
Maine.
The famous violin maker, George Gemun-
der of Astoria, n Y, is in the city on visit
for few days He has with him small
collection of fine instruments, among which
is the celebrated Emperor" violin valued at
$1,000.
A hundred passenger trains now arrive at
Portland stations and depart therefrom
daily. The Maine Central railroad has is
sued convenient folding card, exhibiting
the time of arrival and departure of all these
trains, under the arrangement adopted June
26.
The Portland and 0gdensburg railroad has
contracted with the Portland Company for
fifty box cars, as the equipment of the Ca
madam Pacific Dispatch Line from Portland
through to Western points. The cars will
be 80 feet long, feet high and feet wide,
the dimensions of ordinary hay and dry lum-
Der cars.
There will be prize cOrnet playing con-
test for 800 between Messrs. Hall of Ban
COR, and Lindall of Boston, at Greenwood
Garden some time before the 25th instant.
Mr.. Lindall, it will be remembered, won a
gold cornet at Lake Maranocook some years
ago, when Mr.. Hall was competitor. Com
petent judges from out of the State will be
selected for the coming contest.
j. ID. Randall of the Dirigo Boat Club of
Portland, says that he don't feel in the least
discouraged over his defeat in the July 4
regatta, as he had given up swimming en-
tirely for the past two years. Consequently
he was not in proper fix for the contest. In
conclusion he states that he would like to
have another go with the flyers that abound
SO plentifully in the junior ranks.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Every Conductor His own Doctor

ALI of the conductors on the Maine Cen
trail have been provided by the management
OF the road with Seabury Accident Cases,
containing all of the remedies to be used in
cases of accident, such as linen and rubber
bandages, tplaster, surgical instruments,
medicines, liniments, etc.. with books of di-
rections. Every conductor will be his own
doctor. The occasions are frequent also in
times of accident where physicians are pas
sengers upon trains and where they are
handicapped by lack of the tools of their
trade. Such will not be the case hereafter
The rules are to the point and strict that the
accident cases shall accompany each train.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
DEATHS.

In Deering, July IL, Nellie NJ. wife of w. O.
Jones, aged 80 years 10 months 10 days.
Funeral Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock,
from her late residence. Burial at convenience OF
the family.
In East Deering, July 10, Josiah G. Cobb, aged
SO years L months 10 days.
Funeral this afternoon at 2 o'clock at his
late residence
In Waldoboro. July @, Lydia Mink. aged SO
years months
In Waldoboro. July 1, Mrs. Mary s. Head, aged
n years 10 months.
In Lowell. July 3, Mrs. Sylvia Hartman, aged
81 years.
In Buckield, July l. Mrs. Harriet Mason aged
20 years,-widow of the late Lewis Mason.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Josiah Duran
will take place this Tuesday afternoon at 2.3O
O'clock, at his late residence, No. A Hampshire
street. Burial private.
1.-THE funeral service of the late Andrew E.
ONeil will take place this Tuesday morning at
$50 O'Clock, at his late residence, No. Free
mont Place. Relatives and friends are invited to
attend.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
York and Cumberland Grange Meet.

The Whitehead grange meetings for the
counties of Cumberland and York will be
held at SebagO Lake August 18th under the
direction of the Pomona grangers of the two
counties. Mr.. Whitehead and other promi-
nent speakers will address the meetings and
will discuss general farming topics. The
famers are generally invited The affair
will be open toithe public, andit is understood
that there will be amusements in the after
noon in the shape of a boat race. etc. Those
who attend will carry their baskets for a
basket picnic.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
The Police Committee.

After the City Government meeting last
night. the committee on police met in the
Mayors room and heard the charges against
special officer N. B. Chase. Besides the
charges made by Messrs. Price and Ripley
citizens of Long Island presented charges
of conduct unbecoming an officer. The
committee took no action
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
New Corporations.

The Lewiston Locomotive Driving Wheel
Company has been organized for the manu-
facture and sale of appliances connected
with locomotives. The officers are;
President-George p. Wescott.
Ireasurer-.James III. Smith.
Drectors-James H. Smith, j. S. Kicker and
George Bunham, Jr.
The Consolidated Store Service Company
has been organized for the purpose of manu-
featuring and dealing in stole services. The
following are the officers:
President-G. b. Capp.
Treasurer-A. N. Parlln
Directors-G. B. Clapp, A. N. Parlin. WE
WEIGH. " ~
Capital, $1,5CO,0Oo; paid in, nothing.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Two Houses For sale ON Ressenden
street, OakdaIe, Deering.

ANE of said houses contains fifteen rooms and
" bath room. is steam heated; piped for hot
and cold water and has a commodiOus and extra
finished stable connected. The other contains
nine rooms and in arrangement and style Of finish
Is peculiarly attractive.
Said houses are within one mile Of Marke
Square, Portland, and convenient to the horse ears
and are among the most desirable houses on
Deeiing Land Companys property.
Also for sale one hundred or more house lots
Prices low; terms reasonable. ENQUIRE OF
ROLLINS 4 ADAMS, No. % Exchange ST., or
+. o. BAILEY & CO., No. Is Exchange ST., Port
land. ie21dtf
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Fine House for Sale I'm the West
ern part of the City.

TUE fine two storied Brick House, situated
Il go Bracket Street, the former residence OF
Clark III. Barker, is now offered by him for sale.
The house contains eleven nice large airy rooms,
the parlor and sitting rooms connected by folding
doors has good bath room which Is pped for
hot water combined; and Is finished throughout
with all the modern cOnvenlenees. Attached TO
lance and by its side TO the street Is large gar
den which Is inclOsed almost the entire distance
around It by a thick, well kept hedge fence, and
which contains plum, pear and peach trees, and
grape vines.
Apply for terms Of sale and other information
70 GEO. n. MCMILLAN,
"a Exchange Street.
Portland, July 8, 1887. iy6dtf
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
American Missionary Association.

The date of the annual meeting of the
American Missionary Association, to be held
in this city, has been fixed for October 1927
Rev. James Powell, d. d.. the secretary,
in communicating this date assures the
committee of arrangements that this meet
ing in Portland is to be the grandest in the
history of the Association.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate in
this county have been recorded at the Regis
try of Deeds:
Deering-Eliza G. Durgn ct al. to Jane nj. Lit
tleheld, land; 81 and consideration.
Long Island-Sarah L. Harrington to VIM. Ii.
Motley, land; $50 and consideration.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12

1.-TWO story house on Pine street. near corner Of
IL Bracket street; contains eleven rooms and a
bath room; Is steam heated pped for hot and
cold water and has all the modern improvements
ROLLINS Il ADAMS, - Exchange street.
ie2l az
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12

The McCafferty Bros. horses, two car
loads arrived and can be seen on the Deering
Park. They are nice lot of Kentucky bred
stock, 10 to 16 hands high. four to six years
old; sound and in good condition; also
twelve beautiful ponies that are gentle for
ladies to ride and drive. Call and see them,
and remember they will be sold at auction
Tuesday. July 18th, to the highest bidders
regardless of cost. Everything as repre-
sented or no sale. A free exhibition will be
given on the grounds by expert cowboys at
10 A. m.
The Portland daily press., 1887-07-12

IN Stoneham, July 8, Grant G. McAllister and
Aribell M. Stevens.
In Bristol. July 3, Alexander McLain and Miss
Louis A. Jones.
In Belfast, June 20, Edw. E. Westcott and Miss
Annie j. Aldas.
In Deer Isle, June IL, VIM. II. Thurston and
Phebe Knowlton.